🗓️ Day 1 — Auckland (Hotel Stay)
Arrive & settle in
Check into your hotel and relax after travel
Explore the Viaduct Harbour area
Optional: Visit the Sky Tower for panoramic views
Evening: Waterfront dining and early night
🗓️ Day 2 — Auckland (Embark Ship)
Morning:
Visit Auckland War Memorial Museum or stroll through Auckland Domain
Afternoon:
Board your cruise ship
Evening: Sail away from Auckland 🌅
🗓️ Day 3 — At Sea
Enjoy onboard activities (spa, shows, pools)
Attend enrichment talks about New Zealand
🗓️ Day 4 — Tauranga (Bay of Plenty)
Top excursions:
Visit Hobbiton Movie Set (from The Lord of the Rings)
Relax at Mount Maunganui beaches
🗓️ Day 5 — Napier
Art Deco & wine region
Walking tour of Art Deco architecture
Wine tasting in Hawke's Bay
🗓️ Day 6 — Wellington
Capital city highlights
Visit Te Papa Tongarewa
Ride the Wellington Cable Car
Walk along the waterfront
🗓️ Day 7 — Picton
Gateway to Marlborough
Cruise the Marlborough Sounds
Optional: Wine tasting in Marlborough vineyards
🗓️ Day 8 — Christchurch (via Lyttelton)
Garden city exploration
Visit Christchurch Botanic Gardens
Punting on the Avon River
🗓️ Day 9 — Dunedin
Scottish heritage & wildlife
Explore Larnach Castle
Visit Otago Peninsula for penguins and albatross
🗓️ Day 10 — Fiordland National Park (Scenic Cruising)
No port — scenic day
Cruise through fjords like Milford Sound
Spot waterfalls, seals, dolphins
🗓️ Day 11 — At Sea
Relax and enjoy ship amenities
Capture photos and reflect on NZ highlights
🗓️ Day 12 — Hobart
Tasmania’s capital
Visit MONA
Walk around Salamanca Place
Optional: Trip to Mount Wellington
🗓️ Day 13 — Melbourne
Culture & coffee
Explore laneways and street art
Visit Federation Square
Optional: Great Ocean Road excursion
🗓️ Day 14 — At Sea
Final onboard day
Pack, enjoy farewell dinner
🗓️ Day 15 — Sydney (Disembark)
Arrival
Disembark cruise
If time allows:
Visit Sydney Opera House
Walk across Sydney Harbour Bridge
Make your own way home ✈️
Providing the utmost luxury for over 15 years, this majestic vessel offers an unforgettable experience. Featuring a unique blend of modern elegance and authentic Dutch heritage, this premium cruise ship was designed with comfort in mind, boasting plush cabins and spacious public areas that give passengers plenty of room to explore.
On board Noordam, you will have access to numerous high-end facilities, ranging from several world-class restaurants and a well-stocked library to alluring shops and an adult-only casino. And even when the sun goes down, there is still plenty to do on board Noordam, allowing you to curate your perfect vacation.
Noordam also offers a variety of unparalleled onshore excursions for guests wishing to make the most of the destinations they visit. From snorkelling and kayaking in the pristine waters of the Caribbean to tasting the fine wines of Europe, this remarkable vessel truly offers something for everyone.
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